An image has been released by British Transport Police following an assault which took place shortly before midnight on Friday the 5th of January at Lancaster railway station.

The incident saw a taxi driver assaulted by a man after being informed that the vehicle had been pre-booked. The driver was verbally threatened prior to getting access in to the taxi, kicking and punching the interior, causing damage to the vehicle. The man fled the location prior to the police arriving and despite a thorough search of the area; was not found.

The image has been released by British Transport Police as they believe the man in it could hold important information which would support the investigation.

Anybody who recognises the man in the image or has any information with regards to the assault are asked to get in touch with British Transport Police using:

• Text on 61016
• Telephone on 0800 40 50 40

Please quote reference number 760 of 5 January.

Anyone wishing to leave information anonymously can do so via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.